Senior Quantum Scientist+27% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
64% of observed moves out of Quantum Research Scientist go here (4,200 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high4,200 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · quantum_computing
Where does a Quantum Research Scientist go next?
12 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Management path
Quantum Hardware Lead+71% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
21% of observed moves out of Quantum Research Scientist go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Senior Applied Mathematician-3% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Applied Mathematician. 5% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate460 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
Director of Quantum Research+144% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Senior Quantum Scientist. 16% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Career pivot
Applied Mathematician-24% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Quantum Research Scientist go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Research Physicist-28% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Quantum Research Scientist go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there